About AMIR BEY

You will enjoy this sculptor's original techniques with copper foil; the process for etching is applied to the metal, yet the metal is not used for printing.  The copper is sometimes engraved and burnt, with additional oils and acids applied to achieve subtle atmospheric effects.  Impressions from the artist's features and hands and those of carefully selected models yield intriguing results. Even when directly viewed the images reflect light in varying ways depending on the angle and the time of day.  Visits to his studio in New York City can be made by appointment. Please Contact Us. To view a retrospective slide show of Amir's work, visit www.myspace.com/amirbey and scroll down to "About Amir Bey".  If you reside outside of the United States, and you would like to purchase Amir Bey's work, please Contact Us for shipping rates.  

B1 Hearts for Haiti   Hearts For Haiti is a series of broaches made from sheet copper that has been textured, with various patinas added through heat, oils, and polishing.  Their sizes are approximate, 3" ht. They can be worn on blouses, shirts, coats, bags, or hats.  Each Heart is one of a kind, with unique texturing and patinas, bringing joy to wearers and viewers. $15 Shipping & Handling $5 (In USA)

B2 EGYPTIAN NIGHT OF THE IMPROVVISATORE   Improvvisatore is Italian for "The Improvisor"; the title is inspired by Alexander Pushkin's short story "Egyptian Nights", about an improvvisatore from Italy, one who could improvise intricate and complete musical and poetry performances after being given a theme.  Improvvisatore is all copper foil treated and textured in different ways. 16"x24", 8Lb.    $600 Shipping & Handling $35 (In USA)

B3 UNTITLED BAMBI   Untitled Bambi, is etched copper that is meant to convey both a gentle spirit and a strong constitution. 12"square   $200 Shipping & Handling $10 (In USA)

B4 SOLAR GAME   Solar Game, etched copper foil and textured aluminum.  Solar Game's theme recalls early concepts of stellar cycles. 19" diameter, 13Lb.   $850 Shipping & Handling $40 (In USA)

B5 Flying Loa   The Flying Loa series can be installed as mobiles or hung against a wall.  Each Flying Loa has two sides, some have sides of different colors, all have different faces.  Approximately 6-7' tall, they are light weight, made from acrylic on aluminum screen mesh and etched copper foil faces.  This photo shows the many ways they can be displayed.  The following three Flying Loa can be purchased as a set for: $1000 Shipping & Handling $40   (In USA)

B6 FLYING LOA: SHAMAN'S DANCE   Shaman's Dance is green on the other side with a different face.   $400 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B7 FLYING LOA: GLIDE   Glide is green on the other side, with a different face    $400 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B8 FLYING LOA: WILLIE     Willie is the same color on both sides, with a different face.   $400 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B9 URBAN ARMOR   Urban Armor, bronze, the artist's hair, guitar back, seeds, acrylic, wire, New York City subway token; Urban Armor's concept is as a protective shield for the challenges of city living. 5Lb.    $1200 Shipping & Handling $40 (In USA)

B10 MUSIC MASK #1   Music Mask #1, etched copper foil, brass bells; a series of musical instruments that hang like mobiles were created called Music Masks. 12"x14"     $200 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B11 MUSIC MASK #2   Music Mask #2, etched copper foil, brass bells; a series of musical instruments that hang like mobiles were created called Music Masks. 12"x15"    $200 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B12 MUSIC MASK #3     Music Mask #3, etched copper foil, brass bells; a series of musical instruments that hang like mobiles were created called Music Masks. 12"x16"   $200 Shipping & Handling $15 (In USA)

B13 SHEIDA   Sheida,  etched copper foil; Sheidas were made in a series. They can be suspended from the ceiling, against walls, or near windows where air currents produce dancing movements.  Sheida is a Farsi woman's name meaning "State of Love"; hence the figure is turned "Head Over Heels". Ht. Approximately 8-10"   $40 Shipping & Handling $5 (In USA)